Key Responsibilities

Consumer at the Centre 


Consistently drive competitive advantage by being close to and inspired by the consumer. 
Understands how insight differs from data & information. Turn data and insights into action to win with consumers. 
Show a good understanding of BGS and key brand health metrics. 
Understands shopper missions and path to purchase. 


Brand... Strategy 


Demonstrates an understanding of all elements of Brand Strategy, how they interrelate and how they contribute to reaching strategic objectives. 
Understands how brand strategy impacts the marketing mix and activity choices across the Must Win Battles. 
Actively contribute to the development of the Brand Strategy. 
Continually tracks brand performance, competition, BGS outputs and other sets up any other required monitoring. 
Support and where possible, present Brand Strategy, reviews and plans to both internal and external stakeholders. 


Breakthrough communication development, implementation & touchpoint planning 


Show a good understanding of media landscape, the role and effectiveness of differing touchpoints for achieving different objectives. 
Develop content and activities that deliver Brand Objectives and are aligned to BiaB. 
Fully understands and uses MWB 3 principles and EFE. 
Work with CMI and Media to identify volume and aspirational targets and the related media targets. 
Develop clear campaign objectives aligned to business and brand objectives, monitor and measure against them, optimizing during the campaign where possible. 
Assess the strength of creative and media proposals to effectively deliver the campaign objectives, engage consumer in the content and maximize the ‘reaction’. 
Support the creation of an iDDM campaign working cross-functionally across all relevant functions in the business, and proactively manages brand collection and use of data. 
Measure the impact on the brand of the Marketing Mix and ensure future plans are ‘effective first’ and learnings are integrated. 
Inspire agencies to create brand and business building communication and activities that deliver against objectives and resonate with consumers. 
Effectively and proactively manage agencies (briefing, challenging, feedback, reward). 
Support, and where possible manage all client-side elements of the production process end to end. 


Integrated commercial planning 


Demonstrates a full understanding Integrated Commercial Planning process. 
Demonstrates an understanding of key consumer and commercial levers that impact brand performance. 
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of different marketing activities in affecting consumer and shopper behavior. 
Turn strategic insights into plans that win across Consumer, Shopper and Customer. 
Allocate budget in line with strategy and objectives. 
Support in uniting Brand and Commercial Strategies into winning annual plans that effectively coordinate all brand activities to drive penetration, build Brand Power and deliver business results. 
Support the Annual Brand Planning process and mobilize cross functionally to ensure integrated plan across all Must Win Battles. 
Evaluate plans to ensure ongoing learning and improvement. 


Brand Profitability 


Measures and evaluates the effect of specific activities on top line, and return on investment. 
Demonstrates an understanding of the Brand’s SKU mix and profitability. 
Measure reaction and ROI on all activities and apply learning to all future activity. 
Maximize Commercial Spend Productivity by aligning investment to brand role, minimizing nonworking spend and maximizing return on all activities. 
Flawlessly manages the brand budget / expenses with minimal accruals and delays in closing off PO’s. 


Innovation/renovations 


Understands ‘Sources of Growth’, ‘Taste Landscape’ and can articulate key macro consumer trends. 
Can differentiate between creative ideas and ideas that can improve business results. 
Understands how innovation contributes to portfolio and brand strategies and individual brand’s positioning. 
Is familiar with the different steps in the Innovation / renovation process and with deliverables per function. 
Understands how to write a concept. 
Effectively launch a product or packaging innovation / renovation, by leading cross-functional projects, ensuring effective decision making at each gate and securing cross-functional organizational alignment behind priorities and plans. 


Store back marketing 


Actively visits stores and bars across different channels and in different geographies on a regular basis, while observing safety protocols. 
Grounds all work in shopper insight. 
Collaborate with Sales and Trade Marketing, to ensure world class execution of all brand activities, grounded in shopper insight, across the path to purchase (on time, on budget, on strategy). 
Understand the most effective tactics across the path to purchase by channel to achieve different objectives. 
Leads and delivers BTL / TTL activities OTIF, and on budget. 
Monitors and evaluates effectiveness and ROI. 
Generate companywide commitment and excitement about key initiatives. 
Ensure the brand is activated in line with brand guidelines and the Responsible Marketing Code in store/bar. 


RTC & Channel understanding 


Actively meets Distributors, Wholesalers and Retailers to better understand their purchase drivers and barriers. 
Recognizes the strengths and restrictions of different Route to Consumer options in reaching consumers. 
Understands and can articulate the category strategy. 
Demonstrates an understanding of channel segmentation and the role of different channels in 
 Brand Strategy and activation. 
Demonstrates an understanding of shopper and on-trade consumer drivers. 
Demonstrates an understanding of the value chain in different channels and with different RTMs.
Ensure customer, channel and RTM strategies are reflected in all brand activations and innovation plans. 


Budget building & tracking


Build a full year budget (ABTL) for the brands and ensure appropriate tracking of spend. 
Understand impact of RoFo financialization to timely shift in budget requirements. 
Align budgets with regional stakeholders.
Align budgets with BRF while always looking to optimize spend. 


Stakeholder management


Manages multiple stakeholders for the Brand Strategy, both regionally as well as globally. 
Can influence without authority across senior stakeholders. 
Understands global and regional activities, interests, and roles of different stakeholders. more

Job Purpose

Under the general guidance of the Assistant Systems Administrator, the intern will ensure proper administrative operation of the IT department and assist in managing the success of department tasks and projects relating to system and network infrastructure administration issues at KWAL.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Area 1: System Administration


Technical and... operation support directly to business units for application rollouts and other projects, including planning, implementation and vendor coordination.
Implement, support and administer intranet, internet, network and servers to ensure business effectiveness.
Setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of enterprise level backups including daily backups of data, program tools, IP telephony systems among others;
Ensures security of company data by documenting and implementing back-up, installing anti-virus software, and disaster recovery procedures;
Coordinate Preventive maintenance
Track and manage ICT Assets.


Area 2: Helpdesk Services


Provide first-tier support for the efficient resolution of end user IT related issues.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair, work station, and ICT equipment, hardware and software support and serves.
Participate in rollout, installation, implementation, and support of new hardware and software technologies.
Provide helpdesk support on workstations, handheld devices and Microsoft Office to facilitate seamless business operations.
Provide first-tier support for the efficient resolution of end user IT related issues with the agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA’s).
Efficiently manage all helpdesk incident tickets through prioritization and scheduling of problems including escalations as and when required.
Record, track and document the help desk request problem solving process to identify trends and propose remedial interventions.


Minimum Requirements


Degree in IT related field e.g. Bachelors of Science in Information System Technology or Computer Science or BBIT or closely related field.
An ICT qualification such as CompTIA Security+, N+, A+ , Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.


Competencies & Attribrutes


Knowledge of Microsoft products, including Windows Server 2016 – 2020, Windows Operating Systems.
Experience of cloud/ cloud storage concepts, hosted exchange, and hosted servers.
Conversant with latest ICT technology and compliance requirements.
Business Intelligence and coding skills
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills;
Attention to detail and well organized;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
High level of integrity and self-discipline more

Purpose of the Job


To support the Internal Audit Function in delivering its key mandates.


Key Responsibilities


Assist in conducting audits as per the audit plan, including operational, financial, and compliance audits.
Perform walkthroughs and test controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness.
Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and anomalies. 
Ensure all... work is properly documented in accordance with company and audit standards.
Verify compliance with internal policies, laws, regulations and report any instances of non-compliance 
Assist with special projects or investigations as assigned by the audit team.
Contribute to ad-hoc assignments requiring auditing or analytical expertise.
Assist in stock taking and reporting


Job Requirements

 Education


University Degree in a business-related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an added advantage
Practical experience in MS office 


Experience


0 – 1 year experience in Internal Audit
Demonstrated professionalism in both verbal and written communication


Behavioural Strength


Connect, Develop & Deliver
Confidentiality and Integrity more

Job Description:

Area 1: Audit Planning


Prepare and implement audit plans, strategies, policies &procedures in consultation with the Internal Audit Manager to ensure all risks in the assigned auditable areas are fully addressed and periodic audits are completed within the agreed schedule as set out in the annual audit plan.
Conducting preliminary surveys (risk assessments) to guide in... preparation of the audit plan for the audit engagements.
Supervision of assistants and their work while at the same time contributing to their development by helping them to be conversant with internal audit best practices and standards, broad and specific audit objectives and detailed audit procedures in order to guarantee a functional and resourceful audit staff.
Carry follow up reviews to ensure that earlier raised audit issues are closed with the agreed timelines.


Area 2: Risk Management & Control


Carrying out audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk management and adequacy of internal controls.
Develop appropriate risk assessment matrices to be used as a guide in the process of identifying inherent risks and internal/management control risks within the assigned auditable areas.
Develop appropriate audit tests aimed at addressing identified risks and achieving the desired audit objectives taking the shortest possible time with a view to provide assurance to the Board of Directors that such risks are effectively managed or mitigated.
Draft suitable reports on key control weaknesses, detected non-compliance with KWAL policies, guidelines, statutory requirements and procedures and discuss with relevant managers obtaining their comments then review with Internal Audit Manager before issuing as final necessary corrective action.


Area 3: Team management


Support the head of department in managing the human capital in the section through day-to-day supervision, performance management, training needs assessment and overall staff motivation. more

JOB PURPOSE


Under the general guidance of the Assistant Systems Administrator, the intern will ensure proper administrative operation of the IT department and assist in managing the success of department tasks and projects relating to system and network infrastructure administration issues at KWAL.


RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Area 1: System Administration


Technical and... operation support directly to business units for application rollouts and other projects, including planning, implementation and vendor coordination.
Implement, support and administer intranet, internet, network and servers to ensure business effectiveness.
Setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of enterprise level backups including daily backups of data, program tools, IP telephony systems among others;
Ensures security of company data by documenting and implementing back-up, installing anti-virus software, and disaster recovery procedures;
Coordinate Preventive maintenance
Track and manage ICT Assets.


Area 2:  Helpdesk Services 


Provide first-tier support for the efficient resolution of end user IT related issues.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair, work station, and ICT equipment, hardware and software support and serves.
Participate in rollout, installation, implementation, and support of new hardware and software technologies.
Provide helpdesk support on workstations, handheld devices and Microsoft Office to facilitate seamless business operations.
Provide first-tier support for the efficient resolution of end user IT related issues with the agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA’s).
Efficiently manage all helpdesk incident tickets through prioritization and scheduling of problems including escalations as and when required. 
Record, track and document the help desk request problem solving process to identify trends and propose remedial interventions.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


Degree in IT related field e.g. Bachelors of Science in Information System Technology or Computer Science or BBIT or closely related field.
An ICT qualification such as CompTIA Security , N , A , Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.
Knowledge of Microsoft products, including Windows Server 2016 – 2020, Windows Operating Systems.
Experience of cloud/ cloud storage concepts, hosted exchange, and hosted servers.
Conversant with latest ICT technology and compliance requirements. more

JOB PURPOSE


The job holder will be responsible for ensuring packaging materials conform to the set standards and specification by carrying out the tests and reviewing the production process and quality management system to ensure it meets requirements.
He or she will also be very instrumental in developing the suppliers of various packaging materials capabilities in compliance to the set... standards in Supplier quality management system. 


RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES


Review and develop packaging materials (extrinsic) specifications in collaboration and in consultation with the internal & external stakeholders.
Participate in projects involving new packaging development or improvement of the existing packaging materials. 
Assess, analyse and test incoming dry goods as required by the quality management standards and make the necessary recommendations and documentations.
Conduct testing and analysis of materials to determine suitability for use and compliance with regulatory guidelines before receiving.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including production, supply chain, quality assurance, and marketing to align packaging solutions with operational and marketing strategies.
Work closely with production to ensure Work in Progress (WIP) complies with all process parameters during packaging and that the quality index of all products is continually improved.
Track all reworks through the production process to ensure completion and release.
Ensuring that packaging materials are supplied only by Approved Suppliers.
Carry out inspection of imported bulk and cased goods when required and reports as necessary.
Work with procurement department to ensure all quarantined raw materials are returned to suppliers and replaced with products that meet the required standards.
Ensure packaging materials comply regulatory and statutory requirements.
Ensuring5S is sustained in area of responsibility.


 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemical and Process Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
Professional qualification in packaging technology will be an added advantage.
At least 2-4 years’ experience as a packaging technician in a food manufacturing or quality control environment.
Practical experience in use of MS packages.
Experience in working with ERP systems will be an added advantage.


 COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES 


A good understanding of process and product Quality management requirements in a production setting.
Working Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and laboratory chemicals.
Experience working within a functional team to deliver projects.
Indepth knowledge of the production process would be preferred.
Knowledge of the regulations and standards governing the packaging labelling in a food manufacturing environment.
Good attention to details and high integrity.
Ready to learn attitude, high level of commitment and ability to work independently. more

Job Description:

Area 1: 4 A’s Execution in HORECAS


Achieve product availability targets for the assigned outlets through identifying and negotiating listings and targets for strategic focus brands to drive and maintain numeric distribution by brand category.
Enhance product accessibility through identifying and negotiating SOVI (Forward Share Inventory and limit Out of Stocks) and... achieving cold and ambient space targets by channel and brand category.
Promote product affordability on price by ensuring adherence to Recommended Retail Price (RPP) guidelines per strategic focus brand by channel and outlet type.
 Identify, negotiate, plan and execute activation opportunities such as promotions and tastings with customer in line with the territory sales plan.


Area 2: Sales Revenue Growth in HORECAS


Conduct client visits for existing and potential outlets in order to achieve the given sales targets and ensure sustained business growth.
Achieve required customer visit hit rate; call effectiveness and minimum order quantities and/ or values in order to drive sales in volume and value.
Proactively manage the cash and credit resources of the customer to drive growth of KWAL brands in terms of volume and value.? Monitor and manage company assets such as fridges, vehicles within the KWAL policies and procedures to ensure optimal use.
Receive, follow up and resolve all customer queries and complaints in collaboration with the customer service team in an efficient manner.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the territory manager to facilitate proper planning.
Identify Potential New Accounts and open the accounts directly with KWAL to grow business and Drive Volumes


Area 3: Debt Management


Ensure Account payment and Reconciliations are done on time to avoid supply inconsistencies.
Ensure HORECAs Accounts operates within the stated credit limits


Area 4: Relationship Management.


Build, manage and maintain good strong long term customer Relationship with Kenya Wines Agencies and the key partners.
Ensure timely address of customers queries.
Ensuring immediate customer feedback. more

Job Description:
Area 1: Stock Management Operations

Prepare daily work plans and ensure smooth execution and completion of tasks assignments to meet the business needs.
Supervises and carry out confirmation on receiving and dispatching of stock as per laid down procedures.
Ensure that materials have been issued for production and balances have been adequately verified to elude any... shortages.
Coordinate and accurately maintain and update Bin Cards / system posting for all the stock movements in the assigned store at all times.
Plan and oversee the loading and offloading of stocks in an efficient and effective manner.
Ensure proper stock rotation is practiced in the warehouse at all times to eliminate expiries and damages in line with the stock policy/procedure.
Conduct regular weekly and monthly stock take of all stocks in the warehouse and account for any observed variances promptly as per laid down stock procedures.
Ensure the inter-warehouses stock transfers are keyed in the system in an accurate and timely manner.
Prepare daily stock movement (reconciliations) and weekly out of stock, aging report, write-off tracking.
Take charge of forklift operations including LPG gas usage and overall maintenance cost.

Area 2: Compliance

Keep proper custody of all stocks and records in compliance with the QMS procedurePlan and oversee the arrangement and cleaning of the assigned warehouse as per Health, Safety and Environment requirements.Coordinate annual renewal of requisite licenses including Inspection and Insurance certificates for the Forklifts. 

Area 4: Team Management

Appropriately offer support and coach the Store Clerks and support staff (outsourced) skills in material handling to effectively and consistently address customer needs.
Support the HR to engage and retain talented individuals and create an environment where they can realize their full potential and contribute to the attainment of departmental and organizational goals.
Participate in Weekly production planning for insights on stock availability as well as alignment on materials issuance.
Givefeedback to internal stakeholders on non-fulfilled call offs for timelyintervention and mitigations. more

Job Description:

Review of Trade partner claims/incentives by checking for correctness and compliance and guide customer service with postings
 Assist with banking and receipting during peak
 Support the sales and marketing team with processing stock issues in Syspro
 Reconciliations of Key accounts
 Support with allocation of customer payments
 Withholding tax postings and allocation on... customer accounts
 Support the Credit controller and cashier with any other assigned tasks more

Job Description:

Conduct client visits for existing and potential outlets in the assigned territory in order to achieve theterritory given sales targets and ensure sustained business growth.
Achieve product availability targets for the assigned territory through identifying and negotiating listings and targets for strategic focus brands to drive and maintain numeric distribution by brand... category.
Enhance product accessibility through identifying and negotiating SOVI (Forward Share Inventory and limit Out of Stocks) and achieving cold and ambient space targets by channel and brand category.
Promote product affordability on price by ensuring adherence to Recommended Retail Price (RPP) guidelines per strategic focus brand by channel and outlet type.
Identify, negotiate, plan and execute activation opportunities such as promotions and tastings with customer in line with the territory sales plan.
Achieve required customer visit hit rate; call effectiveness and minimum order quantities and/ or values in order to drive sales in volume and value.
Pro-actively manage the cash and credit resources of the customer to drive growth of KWAL brands in terms of volume and value.
Monitor and manage company assets such as fridges, vehicles within the KWAL policies and procedures to ensure optimal use.
Receive, follow up and resolve all customer queries and complaints in collaboration with the customer service team in an efficient manner.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the territory manager to facilitate proper planning. more